The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.
What to know about Data Protection
Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.
In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.
By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.
UK Data Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%
Heidi says its AI scribe has cut NHS paperwork by 86% on average, freeing more than four million hours of clinical time across UK pilots.
Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield
Hammer Distribution adds Stormshield to its UK portfolio, giving resellers and systems integrators access to certified next-generation firewall products.
World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys
Security experts mark World Password Day by warning that outdated logins are fuelling breaches, with biometric passkeys and MFA urged as safer defaults.
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Customer experience depends on resilient networks, Gamma Communications says, as reliability, security and performance shape every digital interaction.
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
Acquirz strengthens leadership team with Kevin Smith and Kelly Merchant as the Cheltenham firm scales after acquiring Marketscan.
Europe firms in dark over AI cyberattacks, ISACA finds
European organisations struggle to tell if AI-powered cyberattacks have struck, as weak governance and training lag behind fast-moving threats.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Pax8 & NinjaOne form global MSP referral partnership
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
Featured News
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Grafana Labs unveils new AI observability and CLI tools as enterprises grapple with monitoring and controlling production AI systems at GrafanaCON 2026.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Milestone Systems' Project Hafnia uses AI video language models to turn CCTV streams into real-time, multi‑modal security insight.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
European fintech is maturing as G+D's Sofiane Chouane charts a future shaped by stricter regulation, AI, and bank-startup partnerships.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
Expert Columns
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses
Cyber sovereignty - Do we need to wrestle back control from the tech titans?
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
When identity becomes the payment rail
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Protection News
UK marketers plan to spend more on AI, Canva finds
UK marketers set to lift AI budgets as Canva research warns consumers still want human touch, clearer rules and more trust in adverts.
TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards
TISA supports digital ID plans to cut friction in financial services, but urges ministers to set strong safeguards against fraud and privacy risks.
OneAdvanced launches IQ AI platform for regulated sectors
OneAdvanced has unveiled IQ, an AI-enabled work platform for regulated sectors that unites workflows, data and compliance controls in one UK-hosted system.
Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Small firms are embracing AI for admin and marketing, but a MoneySuperMarket survey finds most still lack security training as cyber fears rise.
The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses
UK subscription businesses face pro-rata refund systems, stricter cancellation rules and a Spring 2027 deadline under new consumer protection reforms.
WealthAi launches AI compliance tool for wealth managers
Wealth managers get real-time AI compliance checks as WealthAi targets spreadsheet-based monitoring and boosts surveillance for regulators and clients.
Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign
Edinburgh research urges banks to co-design youth services with customers, after 350 Scots say digital money, gaming and patchy advice are reshaping finances.
Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand
Infosecurity Europe to widen its Channel Zone in 2026 after 3,000 visitors and research showing 83% of organisations expect more managed security services.
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.
UK cyber breach survey bolsters call for legal reform
UK cyber breach survey bolsters campaigners' call for Computer Misuse Act reform as 43% of businesses report attacks.
UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness
UK cyber survey prompts warnings over stagnant breach preparedness as phishing, supplier risks and weak training leave smaller firms exposed.
HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
HousingAI launches AI platform for social housing teams, offering sourced guidance on compliance, inspections and policy decisions amid tighter scrutiny.
UK cyber survey criticised over AI threat blindness
UK cyber survey criticised as specialists say AI-driven attacks are outpacing business defences, with SMEs still weak on training, backups and response.
Hammer launches on-premises AI platform for sovereign use
Hammer targets AI deployment bottlenecks with Hammer Stack, an on-premises platform built for data control, compliance and sovereign workloads.
Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus
Nebula Global Services has secured Cyber Essentials Plus after independent testing, giving customers and partners added assurance over its cyber controls.
Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo
Nokia adds KETS Quantum Security's chip-based QKD hardware to its global flying kit, showcasing quantum-safe telecoms for operators and governments.
Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system
Alpha Swanson secures ISO 27001:2022 on its Certain platform after dual UKAS audits, bolstering its case for advisers to hold the standards they sell.
UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records
Half a million UK Biobank records offered for sale online in China, raising fresh alarms over Britain's handling of genetic and health data.
Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning
Heriot-Watt researcher warns firms using generative AI in machine learning could heighten cyber-attacks, breaches and bias in regulated sectors.
AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
AI adoption boosts demand for cybersecurity GRC specialists as Malt says compliance work now dominates projects across its freelancer marketplace.
Job Moves
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair
Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit
IDnow hires ex-Ukraine minister for digital identity push
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
Vincent Lomba joins ENISA group on EU cyber policy
NAVEX appoints Joe Stubbs as UK country manager to drive growth
Veeam appoints Doriane Groene to lead Microsoft alliance in EMEA
Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering